ATCA Dual-Input Bus Converter has 2.3 x 1.8 in. footprint.
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Offering front-end power solution for telecom cards, ATC210 has open-frame design and combines isolated dc/dc converter with digitally programmable power management functions. Integrated solution exhibits power density in excess of 60 W/in.³ and typical full load efficiency of 89%. Rated at 210 W, product has 2 inputs that accommodate voltages from -36 to +72 V. Converter generates 2 independent, isolated dc outputs and features I2C serial bus and direct high-speed interfaces.
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Emerson Network Power Launches Industry's Smallest ATCA Dual-Input Bus Converter
Highly integrated power conversion and power management package
Provides comprehensive front-end power solution for latest-generation telecoms cards
CARLSBAD, Calif. - November 14, 2006 - Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today announced the availability of the industry's smallest front-end power solution to date for use on latest-generation telecoms cards. The majority of existing Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture (ATCA) bus converters employ a combination of front-end interface and conversion module, consuming valuable board space. The new Artesyn dual-input ATC210 bus converter is a fully integrated solution that occupies 20-40% less space than competitive solutions. It combines an exceptionally small footprint, high power density isolated dc-dc converter with advanced digitally programmable power management functions. The converter has a 2.3 x 1.8 inch footprint and a typical full load efficiency of 89%, yielding a power density in excess of 60 Watts per cubic inch.
The ATC210 is expressly designed for use in ATCA systems, and is an ideal design choice for many other space-constrained systems that employ distributed power architectures.
According to Mark Rice, Vice President of DC-DC Marketing for Emerson Network Power, "Many major telecoms companies have come to regard ATCA as the best means of meeting future systems requirements. It is an open standard architecture, which provides an ideal path away from expensive proprietary platforms. From a power perspective, the market could become significant - and each ATCA system can contain up to 14 blades, each of which will require at least one bus converter."
The ATC210 bus converter is rated at 210 Watts. It has dual inputs, each capable of accommodating a very wide input voltage range of -36 V to 72 V, and generates two independent, isolated dc outputs. The main 12 V output can deliver up to 17.5 A and is intended for powering an on-card intermediate bus. The secondary output is for supplying peripheral power management circuitry; it is rated at 1.8 A, and is resistor programmable over the range 3.13 V to 3.47 V. The converter is equipped with I2C serial bus and direct high-speed interfaces for monitoring, reporting and digital programming of fault thresholds. Built-in power management functions include input ORing, inrush control and transient protection.
Artesyn ATC210 bus converters are designed specifically for high availability telecoms applications. Based on a thermally efficient open-frame design, they have an ambient operating temperature range of -25 to 85 degrees Celsius and employ conservative derating criteria to achieve a typical MTBF in excess of 2 million hours (in accordance with Telcordia SR-332). The converters are comprehensively protected against overload and fault conditions, and have a two-year warranty. They meet the rigorous ETS 300 386-1 immunity and emission standards, feature EN60950-1 (TÃV Product Service) and UL/cUL60950-1 safety approvals, and are Pb-free (RoHS 6/6 compliant) products.
Sample ATC210 bus converters are available now. Pricing in 1,000-piece quantities is $148 US, and the standard lead-time is stock to 8 weeks.
About Emerson Network Power
Emerson Network Power, an Emerson business, is the global leader in enabling business continuity, providing a full spectrum of reliable power, connectivity and precision cooling solutions for computer, communications, healthcare and industrial systems, backed by the largest global services organization in the power industry. Recognized brands within the Emerson Network Power family include Liebert, ASCO, Astec Power, Artesyn, and Lorain. For more information on power supplies visit astecpower.com or artesyn.com. For more information on the full range of technology solutions from Emerson Network Power, visit www.emersonnetworkpower.com.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2005 were $17.3 billion. For more information, visit www.GoToEmerson.com.
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